From classical organs and
harpsichords to forte-piano and celesta.
The period between the 14th and 18th centuries
was a remarkable era for keyboard-instrument
development. With its compact and aesthetically
pleasing design, Roland's C-230 classic organ
lets you enjoy the allure of the positive organ
and other classical instruments at home or
concert hall without the hassle or expense of
vintage acoustic instruments. Experience the
elegant sounds of classical Europe.

C-230 Classic Keyboard

Satellite Speaker x 2
included
Decoration Panel x 2 included

Based on the positive organ* which
was popular in the Baroque period, the
C-230 has a wide range of classical
instruments onboard, including the
delicate and beautiful tones of
harpsichord, fortepiano (an instrument
that Beethoven is said to have used),
and the adorable tones of celesta. The
main sounds are accessible via dedicated
front-panel buttons so you can instantly
perform with your favorite classical
instrument by simply pressing a button.

*Small pipe organ. These instruments
were played in smaller churches and in
the court.

The C-230 is equipped with nine
types of organ tones, including four
types of variations for each tone.
Instantly select tones for different
periods, regions, and styles with simple
button operation. You can also combine
multiple tones to create a diverse range
of sounds. Use tones that match a
variety of organ pieces.

With its ability to produce a wide
range of classical instrument tones, the
C-230 is a versatile addition to an
ensemble. Blending with other
instruments is easy, as the C-230 offers
you all the latitude for adjusting
volume and pitch. Create the perfectly
balanced ensemble.

The C-230 is equipped with reverb
processor and a dedicated knob for
instant control. Add beautiful reverb to
your performances that sounds as lush
and grand as a cathedral. Adjust the
ambience to your preference: from a
small salon to huge hall without leaving
your living room.

The C-230's beautiful cabinet is
finished with a simulated mahogany
finish that provides it a warm feel. You
can also customize your stand with an
optional stained-glass panel. In
addition to being lightweight and
compact, the C-230 allows the stand to
be detached for easy portability.
Perform in a wide variety of settings,
including recitals and home parties.

While compact in size, the C-230 and
its built-in speaker are powerful enough
to fill a medium-sized hall. Sound
quality remains high whether played at
soft or loud volume levels. Enjoy your
performance with pristine audio quality.
The C-230 also comes with satellite
speakers for creating spatial,
pipe-organ-quality soundscapes. Install
the included satellite speakers in the
ceiling or on the wall to experience a
cascade of sound and reverberation.

It's like having a collection of
classical instruments at your
fingertips. The C-230 supports three
types of pitches and five types of
tunings used in classical music,
including Baroque and Versailles
pitches. Since you can switch between
these with a touch of a button, you can
choose different tunings for each piece
you play.

The number of buttons on the C-230's
front panel has been kept to a minimum
to create an easy-to-use operation
panel. The design and layout is logical
and easy to understand at a glance. Even
first-time users can enjoy stress-free
playing.
Simply by pressing respectively marked
buttons, you can choose tones, play back
prerecorded pieces, or record your
performances.

The C-230 has a built-in recorder
for recording and playing back your
performance. You can store your
performance internally or on USB
memory.*

*Roland's USB
Flash Memory key recommended.

C-230: Classic Keyboard

The Ultimate Compact Classic

Features

A treasure trove of classical organs and instruments in a
compact cabinet, the new C-230 is an elegant addition to any
home, church, or music venue. An instantly selectable
library of instruments is onboard, including coveted
classical organ and bass tones, harpsichords, fortepiano,
celesta, and more. The internal amplification system
provides high-quality output, with two satellite speakers
and RSS ambience technology for immersive, rich sound.

The Ultimate Compact Classic

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Coveted, Classic Sounds

The C-230 contains a treasury of sound from some of the
world's most coveted and rare classical instruments from the
Rodgers/Roland library. Included in the built-in sound bank
is a world's first: the original fortepiano, which was
meticulously analyzed and digitally captured by Roland's
master sound-design team. Also onboard the C-230: 36
classical organ tones, plus eight organ bass tones, four
harpsichord tones, 2 fortepiano, celesta, and more.

Amazing Ambience

The C-230 is equipped with a 4-channel digital amplifier
and a patented RSS ambience engine for a rich, spatial
sound. The detachable satellite speakers can be placed on
the backside using the provided installation kit or
separately installed from the instrument by using the
provided cable (i.e. on a nearby wall or shelf). Combined
with RSS technology, the satellites project a deep spatial
image, as if actual organ pipes are surrounding the room.

Easy Operation

The C-230 has been refined to make sound selection and
tone customizing fast and easy. Dedicated switches are
provided for Pitch and Temperament, with accompanying LEDs
for easy selection even under dim lighting. There are also
dedicated front-panel switches for quickly jumping the 8
Organ Basses and 36 Classic Organ tones onboard, plus Tone
switches for quickly jumping from instrument to instrument
in the sound bank.

Portability

Beautiful and elegant, the C-230 is also portable and
easy to move ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Â great for traveling
musicians, music schools, and churches. Simply unplug and
carry the C-230 from room to room, venue to venue.

Private Practice

The C-230 can be connected to an external amplifier or PA
system for high-volume performances or used with headphones
for private practice. Music students will appreciate the
ability to play day or night without disturbing their
surrounding environment.

Email, call or write me to order or discuss your needs.
You can't order from my web site--I like to discuss your order with you first.

Many people have told me how much they enjoy my bringing my
store of instruments to workshops so that they can try many different ones over
the course of a few days.This
makes their decision-making process much easier.

Obviously, when ordering by mail, I can't send you my whole
store of instruments to try, but I do try to come as close as is reasonably
possible.All instruments can be ordered on approval.I am happy to send out two or more instruments for you to compare.
For instance, I could send out two or three rosewood altos, or rosewood,
pearwood, grenadilla andboxwood
altos for you to sample.Then you
can play them (please, no more than 15 minutes per day,
just as if you were starting the breaking-in process), let your friends
try or listen to them, and let a teacher try them.This

gives you some feedback on your choice, and gives you more confidence in your
decision.

I want you to be satisfied with your instrument, and feel
under no obligation to buy it if you don't like it.
A normal time for deciding is approximately one week.I, of course, expect any returned instruments to be in like-new condition
(see below). Whether you decide to
buy an instrument or not, all I ask is that you pay for shipping costs both
ways.

Once you have decided on a
purchase, I will bill you.

Email, call or write me to order or discuss your needs. You can't order
from my web site--I like to discuss your order with you first.

I had an
instrument returned that smelled of cigarette smoke. The customer did not
smoke, but a visitor did. I haven't yet succeeded in removing the smell.
I can't sell a smoky instrument, so I do not want to send instruments on
approval to households where people are allowed to smoke. If a
smoky-smelling (or mildew-smelling) instrument is returned to me, I will not
accept it, and you will have bought it, since it is no longer in like-new
condition. In my experience, hardly any recorder players smoke, so this
should be a rare occurrence. So please, no smoke, mildew or lipstick, and
brush your teeth before playing--all things you should do if the instrument were
yours. I hope you understand this policy.